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ON PARTS AND LABOR

Covers units purchased as new in United States and Puerto Rico Only.
VIZIO provides a warranty to the original purchaser of a new Product against 

defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year of 

non-commercial usage and ninety (90) days of commercial use. If a Product 

covered by this warranty is determined to be defective within the warranty period, 

VIZIO will either repair or replace the Product at its sole option and discretion.
To obtain warranty service, contact VIZIO Technical Support via e-mail: 

[email protected] or via phone at 877 MY VIZIO (877.698.4946) from 

5:00AM to 9:00PM Monday through Friday and 8:00AM to 4:00PM Saturday 

and Sunday, Pacific Time, or visit www.VIZIO.com. PRE-AUTHORIZATION MUST BE 

OBTAINED BEFORE SENDING ANY PRODUCT TO A VIZIO SERVICE CENTER. Proof of 

purchase in the form of a purchase receipt or copy thereof is required to show 

that a Product is within the warranty period.

Parts and Labor

There will be no charge for parts or labor during the warranty period. 

Replacement parts and Products may be new or recertified at VIZIO’s option 

and sole discretion. Replacement parts and Products are warranted for the 

remaining portion of the original warranty or for ninety (90) days from warranty 

service or replacement, whichever is greater.

Type of Service

Defective Products must be sent to a VIZIO service center to obtain warranty 

service. VIZIO is not responsible for transportation costs to the service center, but 

VIZIO will cover return shipping to the customer. PRE-AUTHORIZATION IS REQUIRED 

BEFORE SENDING ANY PRODUCT TO A VIZIO SERVICE CENTER FOR WARRANTY 

SERVICE.
Product returns to VIZIO’s service centers must utilize either the original carton box 

and shipping material or packaging that affords an equal degree of protection. 

VIZIO Technical Support will provide instructions for packing and shipping the 

covered Product to the VIZIO service center.

Limitations and Exclusions

VIZIO’s one-year limited warranty only covers defects in materials and 

workmanship. This warranty does not cover, for example: cosmetic damage, 

normal wear and tear, improper operation, improper voltage supply or power 

surges, signal issues, damages from shipping, acts of God, any type of customer 

misuse, modifications or adjustments, as well as installation and set-up issues 

or any repairs attempted by anyone other than by a VIZIO authorized service 

center. Products with unreadable or removed serial numbers, or requiring routine 

maintenance are not covered. This one year limited warranty does not cover 

Products sold “AS IS”, “FACTORY RECERTIFIED”, or by a non-authorized reseller.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED OR DESCRIBED 

ABOVE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MER-

CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED IN 

DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF TIME SET FORTH ABOVE. VIZIO’S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR 

ANY AND ALL LOSSES AND DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER 

INCLUDING VIZIO’S NEGLIGENCE, ALLEGED DAMAGE, OR DEFECTIVE GOODS, 

WHETHER SUCH DEFECTS ARE DISCOVERABLE OR LATENT, SHALL IN NO EVENT 

EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT. VIZIO SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE 

FOR LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOST 

REVENUE OR LOST PROFITS, OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. 

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY 

LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO 

THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY 

GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, 

WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. THIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE 

WITHOUT NOTICE. 
CHECK WWW.VIZIO.COM FOR THE MOST CURRENT VERSION.

Personal Data

If your VIZIO product is capable of storing personal data and other information, 

ALL CONTENTS AND INFORMATION WILL BE DELETED IN THE COURSE OF SOME 

IN-HOME AND ALL SHIP-IN WARRANTY SERVICE. If this occurs, your product will be 

restored to you configured as originally purchased. You will be responsible for 

restoring all applicable data and passwords. Recovery and reinstallation of user 

data is not covered under this Limited Warranty. In order to protect your personal 

information, VIZIO recommends that you always clear all personal information 

from the unit before it is serviced, regardless of the servicer.

Zero Bright Pixel Defect Guarantee

This policy covers “zero bright pixel” defects for the duration of the limited 

“ONE YEAR WARRANTY” on select new product purchases. To determine if this 

guarantee applies to your product, refer to the “DETAILS” tab of the model’s 

product information page (www.VIZIO.com) or look for the “zero bright pixel” 

guarantee on the box.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Summary of Contents for E551i-A2

Page 1: ...QUICK START GUIDE Model E551i A2 VIZIO ...

Page 2: ...electric shock or fire To prevent your TV from being damaged the following instructions should be observed for the installation use and maintenance of your TV Read the following safety instructions before operating your TV Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference To reduce the risk of electric shock or component damage switch off the power before connecting other components to ...

Page 3: ...ZIO com http store VIZIO com support Hours of operation Monday Friday 5 am to 9 pm PST Saturday Sunday 8 am to 4 pm PST The VIZIO support team is highly trained and is based in the United States We can help with New Product Setup Connecting Your Devices Technical Problems And More We speak English Se habla Español Nous parlons Français ...

Page 4: ...PACKAGE CONTENTS Remote Control and Batteries 7 x Phillips Screws This Quick Start Guide VIZIO LED HDTV with Stand Power Cord ...

Page 5: ...ncluded Phillips screws into the base with a Phillips screwdriver 1 2 It is recommended that two people take part in the base installation Place the TV screen down on a clean flat surface To prevent scratches or damage to the screen place the TV on a soft surface such as carpet rug or blanket Not Included A B ...

Page 6: ... Align and slide the TV stand into the TV Insert and tighten four 4 Phillips screws into the back of the TV as shown When you are finished place the TV on a stable level surface VOL VOL CH CH MENU INPUT ...

Page 7: ... Turn TV on or off MENU Display the on screen menu INFO Display the info window DASH Use with number pad to manually enter a digital sub channel For example 18 4 or 18 5 CHANNEL UP DOWN Change the channel GUIDE Display the info window LAST Return to the channel last viewed NUMBER PAD Manually enter a channel VOLUME UP DOWN Increase or decrease loudness of the audio OK Select the highlighted menu o...

Page 8: ... the power cord to the back of the TV Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet 1 Remove the battery cover by pressing gently on the arrow and sliding away from the remote Insert the included batteries Gently slide the battery cover back into place ...

Page 9: ... connect an Ethernet cable from your modem or router to the back of the TV as shown Turn the TV on by pressing the Power button on the remote The Setup App is displayed Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Home Use and press OK Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Home Mode Setup and press OK Back of TV Coaxial Cable Ethernet Cable VOL VOL CH CH MENU INPUT ...

Page 10: ...al Press the V button on the Remote Control to display the on screen menu Select HDTV Settings V Button Help VIZIO Network Sleep Timer Input CC ABC Audio Wide Normal Picture Settings Panoramic Wide Zoom 2D 3D Exit VIZIO Ne Sl T In W E Help User Manual System Info Reset TV Settings Clear Memory Factory Default Guided Setup Store Demo ...

Page 11: ...nstalling the TV Controls and Connections Connecting your Devices Completing the First Time Setup Using the On Screen Menu USER YOUR REMOTE Previous Page Next Page Menu Open TV Menu PAGE NUMBER 1 OF 53 To skip to page use Number Pad then press OK Using the USB Media Player Using the USB Media Player Using VIZIO Internet Apps Troubleshooting Technical Support Specifications Limited Warranty Legal C...

Page 12: ...VOL VOL CH CH MENU INPUT Match colored connectors to colored ports CONNECTING YOUR DEVICES BACK OF TV ...

Page 13: ...vices BEST HDMI CABLE DIGITAL HD VIDEO 1080p HD AUDIO GOOD AV CABLE ANALOG VIDEO 480i STEREO AUDIO BETTER COMPONENT CABLE ANALOG HD VIDEO 1080p STEREO AUDIO Match colored connectors to colored ports Maximum Resolution Choose ONE connection type for each device Cables are not included ...

Page 14: ...he V I A Dock is displayed on the bottom of the screen Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight an app then press OK to open it GETTING STARTED WITH VIZIO INTERNET APPS V I A Press this button to open the V I A Dock Be sure your TV is connected to the Internet Use an Ethernet cable or connect wirelessly For the best V I A experience a high speed Internet connection is recommended ...

Page 15: ...iscover and add new apps to the Dock open the Yahoo Connected TV Store App Highlight Categories and press OK When you ve found an app you want to add to the Dock highlight Install App and press OK A list of app categories is displayed Select a category and browse through the available apps ...

Page 16: ...O Thin Light is the Ultrabook that s impossible to ignore Ultra responsive and ultra portable the VIZIO Thin Light boots up instantly and goes wherever you do If good things come in small packages this must be the best there is THE ULTIMATE ULTRABOOK VIZIO RECOMMENDS Available at www VIZIO com This Product Sold Separately ...

Page 17: ...nd select the input to which your device is connected HDMI 1 AV Component etc There are black gray bars on the top bottom sides of the screen Note that some television channels add black bars to the picture Set the TV to Wide or Zoom mode Press MENU then select Wide Highlight Wide or Zoom and press OK Adjust the video settings of your external device There is no power Be sure the power cord is sec...

Page 18: ... Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Notice The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the ...

Page 19: ...odifications or adjustments as well as installation and set up issues or any repairs attempted by anyone other than by a VIZIO authorized service center Products with unreadable or removed serial numbers or requiring routine maintenance are not covered This one year limited warranty does not cover Products sold AS IS FACTORY RECERTIFIED or by a non authorized reseller THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTI...

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